Last Minute Events Assisi

Sport & Nature - umbria country house - From Il Maniero: This medieval castle near Assisi has kept intact all its unique characteristics:
Festivity - Assisi Calendimaggio - A commemoration of medieval and REnaissance life with procession, theatre, singing and music, dancing, displays given by...

Lay feast where comes in the ancient impulse to celebrate of the people, with which traditionally is welcomed the beginning of spring, when life and nature begin to flourish again. It is the medieval recalling of the challenge between the two parts in which Assisi is divided, the upper Nobilissima Parte de Sopra and the lower Magnifica Parte de Sotto. The performances last three days, during which take place ceremonies like the Consegna delle Chiavi (the delivery of the keys), that is the symbolic and temporary handing over from the Mayor to the Maestro de Campo, the election of Madonna Spring, the realistic evocation of Medieval Scenes, the reading of the Notice of the Challenge, the performance of the Day Procession and the Evening Procession, the Singing Challenge, to come to the Verdict. For three days Assisi turns into a festive, colourful and attracting medieval village, where the past is lived joyfully as the most present day.

June: Infiorate in Assisi - In the fraction Petrignano and in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli on the Corpus Christi Day are designed delicate and fragrant flower decorations.
July: Cambio Festival 2006 - At Palazzo di Assisi the success of the Festival Musicale and its medieval frame has become firmly established, an event that plays an important role in the creative act of the artists that participate at what appears to be a research with an exactly defined aim: the total integration of arts and the ideal conditions for its enjoyment.
August: Feast of St Clare - Medieval commemoration of the patron saint of television, Santa Clare, during which take place several historical and religious feasts and performances.
August: Palio San Rufino - It takes place at the end of August and consists in a crossbow shooting competition, in which the representatives of the quarters San Rufino, Dive Marie and San Francesco compete for the precious Palio and the title of the best crossbowman. In the days of the Palio, the games are accompanied by exhibitions, banquettes and every kind of Renaissance performances.
September: Assisi Festival - International Peace Festival, during which take place exhibitions, workshops, conferences and concerts.
October: Feast of St Francis - Celebrations in honour of St Francis, Patron saint of Italy, with liturgical ceremonies and popular feasts with singing and dancing.